Amid the snow-covered vastness of Fort Severn—once a forgotten military installation—Mayor Nomoa Long addressed the gathered crowd and representatives of the newly reorganized army. At his side stood a young man in a crisp military uniform, not just notable for his appearance, but for what he represented: Carris Nautilus, a self-proclaimed Newtype.
Carris spoke with resolve. He explained that his existence was neither an accident nor a threat, but a step forward in human evolution. He claimed the world now needed individuals with enhanced abilities—heightened perception, advanced intuition, and profound empathy. This, he said, was the essence of the Newtype: to be a guide, not a warrior.
The Journey to the Frozen Heart
Hundreds of kilometers south, the Frieden vessel was making its way across frozen terrain toward Fort Severn. On the bridge, the crew analyzed an eerily accurate drawing of the fortress—produced by Tiffa Adill, a quiet young girl with extraordinary perceptive abilities.
"How could she draw this without ever having been there?" one crew member asked. "Maybe she saw it… but not with her eyes," another replied.
The conversation soon shifted to a more unsettling topic: What should they do if they encountered more Newtypes? The word still carried unease. Some saw Newtypes as evolutionary miracles; others viewed them as dangerous weapons.
While the bridge wrestled with philosophical questions, a technical battle was unfolding in the maintenance bay. Kid Salsamille, the Frieden's young mechanic and engineering prodigy, challenged his team to brainstorm ways to adapt mobile suits for snowy conditions. Fort Severn’s extreme environment would render standard systems ineffective.
The atmosphere grew more animated when Garrod Ran, pilot of the Gundam X, entered. Kid intercepted him with his usual mix of urgency and excitement.
"Garrod! Let me modify the Gundam. I need to test out some new parts," he pleaded.
Garrod, skeptical as always, asked what made these parts so special. Kid launched into a rapid-fire breakdown of thermal stabilizers, improved sensors, and friction-reducing joints. He ended his pitch with a surprising declaration:
"This stuff really turns me on!"
Behind the humor was a real passion—and the knowledge that these upgrades could mean the difference between life and death.
Carris and Tiffa: Echoes of a New Humanity
Back at Fort Severn, Carris Nautilus continued sharing his vision. To him, Newtypes were not a genetic elite, but the next natural step in human development. He did not seek domination or power. His goal was simple: prevent the world from destroying itself again.
Unbeknownst to him, his presence was resonating with that of Tiffa Adill aboard the Frieden. Though they had never met, their abilities seemed to share a common origin. Tiffa felt what Carris said—not in words, but as a vibration deep in her soul.
Though quiet, Tiffa’s very existence challenged conventional definitions of reality. She, like Carris, was a Newtype—though she lacked his need for leadership or explanation.
The Dilemma: Allies or Threats?
Carris’s statements sparked immediate debate. Some commanders saw him as a symbol of hope. Others, as a threat. The wounds of war were too fresh to accept someone so different without suspicion.
Aboard the Frieden, doubts also simmered. Garrod, used to tangible threats, struggled to trust what he couldn’t measure or fix with his own hands. And yet, he had witnessed Tiffa’s abilities—her visions, her silent warnings. Was this a danger… or a gift?
While the moral debates intensified, Kid succeeded in implementing several upgrades to the Gundam X. Some worked flawlessly, others needed refinement. Still, the potential was undeniable.
Garrod, pragmatic as ever, agreed to continued testing. Not because he believed in Kid’s dreams, but because he sensed—though he would never admit it—that the next battle wouldn’t be just of weapons, but of minds and spirit.
A Day That Changed Everything
The events at Fort Severn marked a turning point. It was a day where the past of war collided with the future of evolution. A day when humanity was forced to ask: What does it mean to be human? And are we ready for what comes next?
Carris didn’t have all the answers. Neither did Tiffa. But together, they symbolized something more powerful than any army: the possibility that understanding could replace conflict.
Perhaps the most unsettling idea that came out of Fort Severn was not the existence of Newtypes, but Carris’s parting message: “Everyone must become a Newtype.” He didn’t mean acquiring supernatural powers or genetic superiority. He was talking about empathy, vision, and deeper intuition.
The conflict was far from over. But on that day, humanity glimpsed another path. One not forged by more weapons or more walls—but through a collective and internal transformation.
And as the cold wind howled through the walls of Fort Severn, a question began to whisper through the ruins of the old world:
What if we all carry within us the potential to become something more? What if we are all Newtypes in waiting?